The February 2026 Google Play System update introduces a new local file backup system that automatically uploads files from your Downloads folder to Google Drive. The post Android is getting a ...

Google is rolling out the February Play System update, with a new feature for backing up local, downloaded files. Here's how ...

Android’s February update finally backs up your Downloads folder to Google Drive, closing a long-ignored gap.

Google has introduced a useful new feature for Android users. Previously, Google Drive didn't automatically back up files in ...

Google is finally going to allow you to download a local file backup of your Android device, and the feature is now starting ...

Make sure your backup settings are good to go.

Android local backup means your Downloads folder will back up to Google Drive – iCloud already syncs downloads to the cloud.

According to Android Authority, the new feature is part of the company’s February Play System update for Android devices. In the changelog, it says the option will “automatically save your downloaded ...

Android offers convenient built-in backup tools, but these don’t automatically save every file on your phone. Google appears to be working on a new option to explicitly back up downloaded files. At ...

We want to take a moment to remind you to back up your iPhones or Android devices. Data preservation, easier device upgrades, protection against malicious actors, and preservation of cherished ...